LeBron James Receives Ovation After Chalk Toss in First 76ers Preseason Game
LeBron James performed his signature chalk toss during his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia, receiving a roaring ovation from fans.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 16, 2026 —
LeBron James received a roaring ovation from fans in Philadelphia after performing his signature chalk toss during his first preseason game for the 76ers, according to the available account of the event.
The moment centered on James’s familiar pregame gesture, which he performed as he appeared in a preseason game for the Philadelphia team for the first time. The crowd’s response made the toss a notable moment of the appearance.
The information provided does not identify the date of the game, the opponent, the final score or how James played. It also does not specify when during the game-day proceedings the toss took place or provide further details about the fans’ reaction beyond describing it as a roaring ovation.
The account offers no additional information about James’s role with the 76ers or the circumstances surrounding his appearance. It establishes only that he took part in his first preseason game for the team in Philadelphia, performed the signature chalk toss and was greeted with a strong response from fans.
Without further details, the moment stands as a brief, crowd-focused episode from the preseason game. No statements from James, the team or spectators were included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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